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Health Effects

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Warnings:

Contents under pressure. Vapors will accumulate readily and may ignite explosively. Do not smoke. Extinguish all flames, pilot lights, heaters, and any other sources of ignition. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight or other heat sources that may cause bursting. Do not puncture, incinerate, burn or store above 120 degrees F. Do not discard empty cans in home garbage compactor. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid continuous breathing of vapors or spray mist. If you experience eye watering, headaches or dizziness, leave the area. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged occupational overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system damage. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling the contents may be harmful or fatal. Keep out of reach of children.

Acute Health Effects:

From MSDS
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE
Exposure may be by INHALATION and/or SKIN or EYE contact, depending on
conditions of use. To minimize exposure, follow recommendations for proper use, ventilation, and personal protective equipment.
EFFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory system. May cause nervous system
depression. Extreme overexposure may result in unconsciousness and possibly death.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF OVEREXPOSURE
Headache, dizziness, nausea, and loss of coordination are indications of
excessive exposure to vapors or spray mists.
Redness and itching or burning sensation may indicate eye or excessive skin
exposure.
MEDICAL CONDITIONS AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE:
None generally recognized.

Chronic Health Effects:

From MSDS
CHRONIC
Prolonged overexposure to solvent ingredients may cause adverse
effects to the liver, urinary and blood forming systems. Reports have associated repeated and prolonged overexposure to solvents with permanent brain and nervous system d

Carcinogenicity:

From MSDS
No ingredient in these products is an IARC, NTP or OSHA listed carcinogen.

First Aid:

From MSDS
If INHALED: If affected, remove from exposure. Restore breathing. Keep warm
and quiet.
If on SKIN: Wash affected area thoroughly with soap and water. Remove
contaminated clothing and launder before re-use.
If in EYES: Flush eyes with large amounts of water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
If SWALLOWED: Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. Give conscious patient several glasses of water.
Seek medical attention.

From MSDS
DOL STORAGE CATEGORY 1A
PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN IN HANDLING AND STORAGE
Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame. Vapors will accumulate readily
and may ignite explosively.
During use and until all vapors are gone: Keep area ventilated - Do not smoke
- Extinguish all flames, pilot lights, and heaters - Turn off stoves, electric
tools and appliances, and any other sources of ignition.
Consult NFPA Code. Use approved Bonding and Grounding procedures.
Contents under pressure. Do not puncture, incinerate, or expose to temperature above 120

Disposal:

From MSDS
Waste from these products may be hazardous as defined under the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) 40 CFR 261. Waste must be tested for
ignitability to determine the applicable EPA hazardous waste numbers.
Incinerate in approved facility. Do not incinerate closed container. Dispose
of in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations regarding pollution.